Download the free Xbox Family Settings app on your phone. You can approve friend requests, grant extra screen time, and see activity reports without touching the console. Their iPhone or iPad deserves the same treatment — start the guided setup.
Steps last_verified 2026-08-20. Xbox parental controls run through Microsoft Family Safety. The Xbox Family Settings app is the easiest way to manage them.
Xbox parental controls are managed through Microsoft Family Safety, which works across Xbox consoles, Windows PCs, and mobile devices. Create a child Microsoft account, add them to your family group, and manage everything from the Xbox Family Settings app or family.microsoft.com.
Your child needs a Microsoft account to use Xbox. Create one with their real age to enable appropriate restrictions:
On the Xbox console:
Continue for content restrictions, communication settings, screen time, and spending limits.
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